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Five remarkable things that happen when you do yoga daily. Is yoga worthy of doing every day?

Yoga is a great way to get sweaty and centered, regardless if you’re a newbie or a long-time pro.

When done every day, it could transform mental and physical health in more ways than you could imagine. One of the major health benefits that you get from daily yoga is reduce stress, which we will be talking more in detail in a while, so don’t leave just yet .

And the best part it’s incredibly easy and it doesn’t need any equipment — except a mat.

Just bear fifteen (15) minutes of your time every day, and you’ll already reap huge health perks.

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Let’s go over these five remarkable effects of doing yoga regularly.
 

1. Reduces Stress

Number one, yoga reduces stress. One of the reasons why yoga has become popular is due to its ability to ease stress and promote relaxation. Several studies have revealed that it can decrease the production of cortisol, the main stress hormone.

Furthermore another study revealed that distressed women who underwent a three-month yoga program had lower levels of stress, anxiety, fatigue and depression.

Whether it’s used alone or along with other stress buster techniques like meditation, yoga is a powerful method to keep stress at bay.
 

2. Improves Heart Health

Number two, yoga improves heart health. The most notorious cause of death around the world is heart disease. If you want to naturally boost your cardiovascular health, then it’s time to hit the mat.

Studies show that yoga can improve heart health, while also minimizing the risk factors for heart disease. Some research studies associate gentle yoga with more relaxed arteries, thereby helping control high blood pressure.
 

3. Enhances Flexibility and Mobility

Number three: enhances flexibility and mobility. Even non-yoga people know that regular yoga achieves a great level of flexibility. While this may be an obvious effect it’s still worth mentioning.

Yoga has loads of postures and variations that are designed to improve flexibility and develop muscular strength. In fact even after a couple of days of practicing poses like a downward facing dog can already make you feel the difference in your flexibility.
 

4. Reduces Chronic Pain

Number four, reduces chronic pain. Millions of people are affected by chronic pain due to various causes like arthritis and injuries. Practicing yoga daily can help reduce many types of chronic pain, researchers said.

One study found that those who experienced chronic lower back pain had less pain after three months of weekly yoga classes. The same happened with some people who had carpal tunnel syndrome; yoga greatly helped them reduce pain and improve their grip strength.
 

5. Boosts Energy

Number five, boosts energy. These days it’s hard to juggle work, family, school and other commitments while maintaining a healthy amount of energy. Thankfully there’s yoga to save the day: daily yoga practice boosts your energy, keeping you active and functional for longer.

It may be tempting to just drink a few cups of coffee to keep you buzzed. But with yoga you can do more with less time. As you continually do yoga you’ll notice that your body no longer craves caffeine to keep your energy levels high.

There are many other benefits of performing yoga every day.

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Questions

Body, Torso. Was this an instructional video on how to perform yoga? The purpose of yoga is to gain big muscles. True or false?

Head, Hair, Face. Is yoga very difficult to perform? Do you need expensive, modern equipment?

Eyes, Nose, Mouth, Ears. Does yoga increase the amount of adrenaline in our bodies? Do yoga practitioners feel more anxious and nervous?

Lips, Tooth/Teeth. What does the presenter say about chronic illnesses, such as arteriosclerosis?

Neck. Does performing yoga give you muscle crams and stiff joins?

Shoulders. Yoga has only five basic movements, positions and postures. Is this right or wrong?

Arms, Elbows. In yogic philosophy, if people have bodily pain, they should take oxycodon medication. Is this correct or incorrect?

Stomach, Waist, Abdomen. Does practicing yoga make people tired, exhausted and lethargic?
 
 
 
Hips. I practice yoga. My friends perform yoga. Yes or no? Is yoga fun? Is yoga a fun activity?

Legs, Thighs, Knees. Are there (many) yoga classes, clubs, centers? Is yoga popular in your community?

Foot/Feet, Toes. What has been the history of yoga in your community?

Hand, Fingers, Thumbs. I would like to become a yoga instructor or run a yoga studio.

Biceps, Triceps.What might happen in the future?

Skin. Should people take up yoga? Should people be encouraged to learn and practice yoga? Should yoga be taught in PE classes?